Tag: Catholic Church

Happy birthday to Galileo, born February 15

One of our greatest astronomers, Galileo Galilei, was born February 15, 1564. His discoveries with the improved telescopes he made changed the way we view the universe – and got him in trouble with the church. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/galileos-birthday-feb-15-1564…

What is the Common Era?

If you encounter a date in the CE (Common Era) or BCE (Before Common Era) format, don’t fret. They mean exactly the same thing as AD (anno Domini) and BC (before Christ). Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/definition-common-era-bce-ce-bc-ad…

The Vatican Is Said To Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Chinese hackers infiltrated the Vatican’s computer networks in the past three months , a private monitoring group has concluded, in an apparent espionage effort before the beginning of sensitive negotiations with Beijing. The attack was detected by Recorded Future, a firm based in Somerville, Mass. The Chinese Communist Party has…

The Pope Suggests Considering a Universal Basic Wage

U.S. News and World Report notes a big surprise in the Easter Sunday letter from the pope:
Pope Francis on Sunday advocated for a form of universal basic income that would “dignify the noble, essential tasks” carried out by street vendors, small farmers, construction workers and caregivers around the world… In a letter written from Vatican City on Sunday, the head of…

A Pagan Easter

Julian Rose – We don’t need a priest to divert us from the truth. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/21/a-pagan-easter/…

A History of Notre-Dame’s Crown of Thorns Relic

Now that the flames have been extinguished and the damage assessment has begun, many of the stories of the terrible fire that destroyed parts of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris have mentioned a number of relics that were kept there and their post-fire status. Most notable is the object many believe to be the… Continue reading A History of Notre-Dame’s Crown of Thorns Relic

The Ghosts of Notre-Dame Cathedral

The tragic and extensive fire at the beautiful and historic Notre-Dame de Paris — Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris — sent waves of shock and sadness around the world. No matter your religion or whether you’ve seen it in person or in pictures, its iconic towers, stunning works of art, terrifying gargoyles and historical significance are… Continue reading The Ghosts of Notre-Dame Cathedral